Auction bids will be made via email to dave-crowther@hotmail.com starting on February 27, 2019 at 8 a.m. and ending on May 15, 2019 at 3 p.m. Bidding will start at $13,000.00 with minimum increments of $500.00. If you have questions, contact Dave Crowther at 307-587-3950. The highest bid received via email by 3 p.m. MST May 15, 2019 secures the license authorization. Payment by guaranteed funds is due within 10 days. Proceeds from this auction will support East Yellowstone Trout Unlimited conservation projects.

Dave Sweet has spent over a decade helping to bring back the Yellowstone Cutthroat from the brink of extinction. Along with his daughter, Diana, a fisheries biologist, he will travel into the infamous Thorofare area of Yellowstone, the most remote wilderness in the lower 48, to see if his efforts have been successful and if the trout has returned to its native spawning runs.Support by Trout Unlimited Stio Fly Lords Orvis Fly Fishing Oskar Blues Brewery Wyoming Trout UnlimitedThe trek in is two days on horseback through some of the most rugged terrain in the west. Not to mention the highest concentration of grizzly bears out side Alaska, combined with extreme weather and unrelenting mosquitos among other challenges. Working with multiple environmental groups and government agencies, Dave has spearheaded the fight to save this native species that is said to impact over 40 species in this pristine ecosystem. Once there, he will get to witness first hand if these native fish have returned.

Dave Sweet has spent over a decade helping to bring back the Yellowstone Cutthroat from the brink of extinction. Along with his daughter, Diana, a fisheries biologist, he will travel into the infamous Thorofare area of Yellowstone, the most remote wilderness in the lower 48, to see if his efforts have been successful and if the trout has returned to its native spawning runs.

The trek in is two days on horseback through some of the most rugged terrain in the west. Not to mention the highest concentration of grizzly bears out side Alaska, combined with extreme weather and unrelenting mosquitos among other challenges. Working with multiple environmental groups and government agencies, Dave has spearheaded the fight to save this native species that is said to impact over 40 species in this pristine ecosystem. Once there, he will get to witness first hand if these native fish have returned.

CHEYENNE — Anglers now have an additional reason to participate in the storied Wyoming Cutt-Slam program.

The Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department are excited to announce a medallion will now be provided to people who manage to catch each of the four sub-species of native cutthroat trout of the state: Colorado River; Yellowstone; Bonneville and Snake River.

“Wyoming Trout Unlimited is proud to partner with Wyoming Game and Fish to continue to promote the Cutt-Slam program. Our goal is to foster and promote native cutthroat trout species,” said Cole Sherard, Chair of the Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited. “We hope individuals will recognize the value these native fish have in our incredible state.”

Wyoming started the Slam in 1996, helping set the stage for other states to create programs.

“The Cutt Slam started here and is growing in popularity as a means of getting more people outside and celebrating all that is being done to conserve native trout in Wyoming,” said Alan Osterland, Game and Fish chief of fisheries. “Game and Fish is proud to partner with Wyoming Trout Unlimited to promote the Cutt-Slam program.”

The medallions, produced and paid for by the Wyoming Council and state chapters of Trout Unlimited, feature the work of Wyoming artist Bruce Speidel. A painting of a Yellowstone cutthroat Speidel created for the Wyoming Conservation Stamp Competition called “Yellowstone Originals” is displayed on the front of the medallion.

“It is my privilege to be a part of a fun challenge. I like catching all trout, but it’s special to have so many native cutthroat strains in Wyoming,” said Speidel, who lives in Sundance, Wyoming. “I have no doubt anglers participating in the program will find some of the most beautiful areas in the world as they pursue the Wyoming Cutt-Slam.”

The medallion also recognizes former Wyoming Game and Fish Department fisheries biologist Ron Remmick as the “Father of the Slam”.

The Wyoming Cutt-Slam remains free, but the Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited is collecting donations to be used on cutthroat conservation projects across the state. Visit http://wyomingtu.org/donate/ to contribute.

Mike Jensen has done it again. Find out the latest and greatest on Trout Unlimited activities in Wyoming. View it in the electronic reader below or open the reader and click the arrow button to download a copy.

Wyoming Trout Unlimited’s talented newsletter editor Mike Jensen just added the finishing touches to the The Summer 2015 Trout Tale! With features about Powder River conservation activities, spring WYTU events, and the Iron Fly held down in Green River there is plenty of great information to catch up on from around Wyoming! View it in the electronic reader below or open the reader and click the arrow button to download a copy.

Our spring issue of the Trout Tale is out just in time for a number of upcoming events including the Western Regional Meeting in Jackson on May 1rst and 2nd. With articles on a TU ranch partner, TU’s efforts with the Governor’s water strategy, and update on the past legislative session, you’ll find a wealth of information present about TU’s work to restore, reconnect, protect, and sustain Wyoming’s coldwater fisheries. Check it out!